The final 2022 events for Jack C. Davis Observatory at Western Nevada College are set for this weekend, Dec. 16-17. The premier facility in Northern Nevada to get up close and personal with the moon, stars and planets is hosting two Mike Thomas lectures and a Star Party.

The Salvation Army Carson City Corps provides gifts for children every year at Christmas. This year, the Corps is in particular need of gifts for teenagers and is seeking the community’s help.

“We are in particular need of items for teenagers — things like clothes, gift cards, sports equipment, makeup, jewelry and advanced LEGO sets,” said Captain Holly Beeson, Corps Officer for The Salvation Army. “At this point, we do not have enough gifts to distribute at Christmas for these local children.”

The Nevada State Police invites the Northern Nevada community to a “Cram the Cruiser” toy drive happening this Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Reno Nevada Highway Patrol Office, 357 Hammil Lane in Reno.

Nevada State Police troopers and officers will be collecting toy donations for children in need in our community. Refreshments will be provided as troopers attempt to "Cram the Cruiser" with gifts.

Clerk-Recorder Aubrey Rowlatt provided the Carson City Board of Supervisors with an update on her department Thursday, which covers elections, records, and public administration duties.

It was also Rowlatt’s final meeting as Clerk-Recorder as she chose not to bid for reelection this year.

Carlos Sotelo Angel’s first two years at high school were rough and he was struggling to find his motivation and success. That all began to change when he started at Pioneer Academy in Carson City at the start of his junior year. Carlos realized he needed a change and Pioneer provide the more intimate structure he needed to be focused on his academics.

GreenUP!, a non-profit working with businesses to reduce waste, announced that several Green Dining restaurants will host a charity drive in partnership with FISH – Friends In Service Helping, a non-profit that provides wrap-around social services to community members in need.

The charity drive will run from Dec. 15 through Dec. 25.

The location for Carson City Symphony Association's "Violin and Piano House Recital" on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 18, 2 p.m., has been changed due to icy conditions at the original venue. The afternoon of music, conversation, wine, and dessert with Brian Fox, violin, and Eric Kao, piano, will be at 191 Heidi Circle, Carson City.

Carson Tahoe Health and Carson City Health & Human Services, in partnership with several area health organizations, are now officially assessing community feedback, following the wrap-up of an in-depth regional health survey.

On Wednesday, the 18th annual Holiday with a Hero shopping spree took place at North Carson City's Walmart, serving 160 children throughout the school district.

Each K-8 student is provided with a gift card for $100 at the store so that their hero (a volunteer first responder from a variety of careers) can assist them in their shopping spree.

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation is pleased to announce that the Board of Examiners granted the green light to implement and start building DETR’s new and modernized Unemployment Insurance system. The modernization aims to make the process of filing for unemployment easier for Nevadans.

Special thanks to all of the amazing volunteers, donors, and businesses that support our Friends to All holiday program. This year our organization had 15 teams of Santa's and Helper's visiting more than 150 seniors in Carson City.

The Carson City Elks Club is throwing a farewell party for longtime Carson City resident and character Jim Smolenski on Friday, Dec. 16 at 5:30 p.m.

Those who know "Smo" are welcome to come celebrate his moving to Arizona. Bring a potluck dish and stories to share.

The Elks Club is located at 515 N. Nevada Street.

The Carson City SDA Church Food Pantry presents "A Caring and Sharing Christmas Concert" to benefit the pantry.

Please join us Saturday, Dec. 17, 6 p.m., at 405 E. College Parkway for some beautiful holiday music featuring local talent, and a special distinguished guest, followed by cocoa and cookies.

UPDATE: Ticket pricing has been reduced to $30 per family.

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Head down to the Genoa Town Hall this weekend, Dec. 17-18, for some holiday cheer with The Artful Santa.

Hosted by Cotton Candy Clouds, experience hands-on art and ornament-making, story time with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, play and socializing, and more.

A 32-year-old woman was arrested early Tuesday for a felony, non-fugitive warrant and for misdemeanor suspicion of possession of drug paraphernalia, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office report.

This photo was taken in a Dayton neighborhood during our latest storm. Beautifully captured at the very moment the sun is hidden through transparency. The image depicts the gates of heaven opening and touching our world for this brief moment in time.

The Nevada Department of Corrections reported a stabbing death at Ely State Prison that happened Friday, Dec. 9, 2022.

The Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol Division says it has received reports of fraudulent calls from persons claiming they represent the highway patrol, with the callers asking for personally identifiable information.

In the field by 5th Street and Roop Street in Carson City, between the old tennis court and the fire station, is a gravel berm. I work in a building close by and noticed that decorated Christmas trees have been placed along the berm.

Being curious, I walked over there and found half a dozen decorated trees on stands, though not with water, and there was a "FREE" sign in front of them. If anyone needs a beautiful tree, please go look at these trees.

Vaccinations often make headlines, but rarely the Polio vaccine. You can learn why it is still important at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting.

Rotary Polio Plus District Chair Phillip Mahoney will be the guest speaker at the meeting, which takes place at noon, Tuesday, Dec. 13 in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom, 449 West King Street in Carson City. The public is welcome to attend. The presentation will cover both the past and present status of polio, vaccines and the different forms of the virus.

At Hoffman Plumbing, we believe that everyone deserves to have a happy holiday season filled with joy and laughter. That’s why this year, we are proud to be collecting toys for our local Marine Toys for Tots program through December 19th. We know that many families in our community struggle financially and can't afford to provide gifts for their children at Christmastime. By donating a toy or two to this worthy cause, you can help make sure those families have something special under the tree on Christmas morning.

CARSON CITY — Nevada’s local housing leaders are bringing affordable homeownership solutions to all corners of the state of Nevada through the Home Means Nevada Initiative. The initiative has allocated $10 million to Nevada Housing Division and Nevada Rural Housing. These agencies are launching down payment assistance programs that will provide $15,000 in DPA to eligible first-time homebuyers.

Sunday's Homestead Holidays at Silver Saddle Ranch in Carson City has been canceled due to conditions at the ranch from the storm overnight. Saturday's festivities were also canceled due to the poor weather conditions.

The Trail of Lights event at Washoe Lake State Park is canceled tonight, Sunday, Dec. 11, due to damage from last night's storm, according to Nevada State Parks officials.